The Ocala National Forest encompasses over 600 square miles of protected wilderness just a short drive from downtown, featuring hiking trails through pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks where ...

Dwain Hall, 53, from Ocala, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping after the remains of the missing ...

A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable ...

Rising prices are prompting retirees to move to small towns, where a Social Security check can still cover a... The post 11 ...

On the Gulf coast, Fort Myers is surrounded by beautiful barrier islands and beaches, making it a popular tourist destination.

Proposed hikes to the fire services fee and fights over how it is applied have put city and county commissioners at ...

Florida retirement dreams often crash against the harsh reality of coastal property prices and tourist-town inflation. But tucked away in the heart of the Sunshine State lies Ocala, a place where ...

Florida has many friendly small towns, but which ones are ideal for visitors? Here are the Sunshine State's 10 best, ...

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings touted his 2026 gubernatorial campaign at an achievement banquet in Ocala. The event ...

Interfaith Emergency Services has partnered with Heart of Florida Health Center to create a one-stop care center in Ocala. The center provides free medical, dental, and mental health services to those ...

Pam Bondi is facing mounting scrutiny over her longstanding ties to the Church of Scientology – and new questions about how a ...

Explore 10 affordable Southern cities where retirees can live comfortably on $1,800 a month, offering warm weather, low costs ...